Psychometrician

Location: Virtual Office, U.S. | Full-time, Salary position

About the role

The Psychometrician consults with clients to design, plan, conduct, and document test development practices that align with professional standards and industry best practices. The role involves designing, conducting, and documenting analyses supporting test development and the interpretation and use of test scores.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to effectively identify needs and describe solutions through clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Standardize, find efficiencies for, develop infrastructure in support of, and accurately scope exam development and maintenance activities, analyses, and security offerings for proposals and statements of work
• Support and review the products/deliverables of test development, maintenance, and security processes, including test design, job analysis, test content review and development, test form assembly, and standard setting
• Design, conduct, interpret, review, and ensure quality of completed work
• Clearly communicate the results of psychometric analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral reports
• Facilitate workshops (e.g., job analysis, standard setting)
• Identify and pursue opportunities to partner with clients on research, publications, or presentations
• Conduct or assist with validation studies (e.g., ad hoc research)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a measurement-related field
• 5+ years of experience working in a measurement field
• Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong critical, strategic, analytical thinking, and problem-resolution skills
• Excellent relationship-building and sales skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead, manage, and work effectively in a virtual environment
• Ability to work well in and across diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Azure products
• Must be able to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a measurement-related field